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New Orleans Cholent (M, TNT)
Source: "Jewish Cooking In America," by Joan Nathan
Serves: 6 or more, depending on size of brisket

whole brisket
salt to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
3 tablespoon olive oil
3 onions, peeled and sliced thickly
2 cups dried lima, fava, kidney or other beans, washed and drained
4 cup water, or to cover
1 tablespoon flour

Rub the brisket with the garlic, salt and cayenne pepper, sear in a heavy skillet in the olive oil.

Surround with the garlic, onions, beans and salt, add water, cover and bake in a preheated 250°F oven for 8 hours.

Just before serving mix the flour with 1/4 cup of the gravy, stirring briskly. Then stirring constantly, pour the paste into the gravy.

Tip:
you can also cook the dish ahead of time, refrigerate overnight, skim off the fat, slice the brisket and reheat.

Posted by Elaine Radis

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A